霸道
See also: 覇道
Chinese edit
feudal chief; rule by force; tyrant feudal chief; rule by force; tyrant; lord; master; hegemon; usurp |
direction; way; method direction; way; method; road; path; principle; truth; reason; skill; Tao (of Taoism); a measure word; to say; to speak; to talk | ||
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trad. (霸道) | 霸 | 道 | |
simp. #(霸道) | 霸 | 道 |
Pronunciation 1 edit
Noun edit
霸道
- rule by might (as opposed to the way of a legitimate king who practices benevolent governance); governance in a despotic way
Antonyms edit
- 王道 (wángdào)
Pronunciation 2 edit
Adjective edit
霸道
- (of a person, method, etc.) overbearing; high-handed
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Pronunciation 3 edit
Adjective edit
霸道
- (colloquial, of medicine, alcohol, etc.) strong; potent